Sources for Continuing Education

There are thousands of opportunities for science teachers to participate in workshops and classes that broaden science knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, or both. Some offer graduate credit, others offer Continuing Education Units (CEU's), and some will even pay you for participating. Many of them include outdoor adventures or exposure to new technology or exciting lab experiences. On this page, you will find a sample of the opportunities available.

Name of Opportunity: Forensic Science and Molecular Biology Workshop	Location: Georgia State University, Petit Science Center	Dates (include year): September 12-13, 2011
Short Description: Topics covered: Classroom Crime Scenes: how to set one up Bio-Rad Kits: Genes in a Bottle ELISA Immuno Explorer Forensic DNA Fingerprinting Crime Science Investigator PCR Basics Protein Profiler Forensic DNA Case examples (Dr. Greg Hampikian)
Cost: Free	Stipend? $200 and the cost of your substitute teacher	PLU's? Graduate Credit? One PLU
Contact information: Genevieve Edwards, Bio-Bus Program Manager,fax: 404 413-5301e-mail: biobus@gsu.edu Mail: Bio-Bus Program, Dept. of Biology, Georgia State University, P O Box 4010, Atlanta, GA 30303-4010Telephone: 404 413-5421 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404 413-5421 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404 413-5421 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404 413-5421 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404 413-5421 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known): http://www.biobus.gsu.edu/workshop/workshops_new.html#forensics
Other information you want to include: Click below to download application Download the application.
Your first name (for credit): Sabrina

Name of Opportunity: CDC Science Ambassador Program	Location: CDC Atlanta, Georgia	Dates (include year): July 18-22, 2011 (Application Deadline is March 31, 2011)
Short Description: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Science Ambassador Program Workshop is a 5-day professional development workshop at CDC for middle and high school science educators to collaborate with CDC subject matter experts on developing public health-based lesson plans. Lesson plans developed during the workshop not only meet National Science Education Standards, but also challenge students to think about science in new ways.
Cost: Not mentioned	Stipend? Not mentioned	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 3 PLU's
Contact information: If you have any questions or concerns or wish to be placed on our e-mail list, please send us an e-mail to scienceambassador@cdc.gov.		Website (if known): http://www.cdc.gov/excite/ScienceAmbassador/ScienceAmbassador.htm
Other information you want to include: http://www.cdc.gov/excite/ScienceAmbassador/ambassador_pgm/teachinfo.htm#eligibility
Your first name (for credit) Sabrina

Name of Opportunity: Teach Epidemiology	Location: CDC Atlanta, Georgia	Dates (include year): June 6-10, 2011
Short Description: The Study of Health and Disease of Populations Teach Epidemiology is a five-day workshop on teaching epidemiology in the high-school classroom. The workshop has two components. The first is a condensed graduate-school level epidemiology course to give teachers background knowledge, and the second component focuses on ways teachers can integrate epidemiology cases studies into existing curriculum.
Cost: Free	Stipend? Not Mentioned	PLU's? Three (3) Graduate Credit? NA
Contact information: Website: To learn more about workshop content, and to preview the teaching units used during the workshop, please visit http://www.collegeboard.com/yes		Website (if known): www.teachepidemiology.org
Other information you want to include: Target Audience: High School Science, Health, Math and Social Studies Teachers Application Process & Deadlines: The application process is now closed. Please check back in December for information about the 2012 workshops.
Your first name (for credit):Tonja

Name of Opportunity: 2011 Summer Training in Conservation Biology	Location: San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research San Diego, CA	Dates (include year): July 11-13, 2011 (see below for additional dates)
Short Description: The Summer Teacher Workshop in Conservation Biology gives teachers the opportunity to study the science of saving species while gathering stories, activities, and lessons in conservation to bring back to students in the classroom. In the state-of-the-art Conservation Education Lab, teachers learn through hands-on experiments about the innovative ways our scientists are using techniques in genetics, reproduction, and disease diagnostics to conserve endangered species around the world.
Cost: Free	Stipend? Free Meals and Lodging, $500 travel Allowance.	PLU's? Graduate Credit? Not Mentioned
Contact information: Maggie Reinbold mreinbold@sandiegozoo.org 760-291-5448 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 760-291-5448 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 760-291-5448 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 760-291-5448 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 760-291-5448 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known): http://www.sandiegozoo.org/conservation/education/2011_summer_teacher_workshop_in_conservation_biology
Other information you want to include: Dates for high school teachers: July 11–13, 18–20, and 25–27; August 8–10 Dates for middle school teachers: August 1–3
Your first name (for credit): Tonja

Name of Opportunity: The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference	Location: Houston, TX	Dates (include year): The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference / Houston, TX / March 19 -23, 2012
Short Description: A gathering of planetary scientists and educators to discuss the exploration of the Solar System. In addition to the latest findings in the field of planetary science, there are plenty of opportunities and workshops for educators. Also, lots of give aways for teacher, inlcuding DVDs, CDs, and posters. Opportunities to visit the Houston Museum of Science, Johnson Space Center, and Space center Houston. educators get lots of discounts =)
Cost: $250 registration fee	Stipend?	PLU's? Graduate Credit? PLU's should be available, but check with yopur adiminstrator
Contact information: Lunar & Planetary Institute 3600 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058				Main Telephone Number:		281-486-2100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 281-486-2100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 281-486-2100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 281-486-2100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 281-486-2100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
					Website (if known): 2011: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2011/ 2012: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2012/
Other information you want to include: Meeting takes place here at the convention center in northern Houston: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Your first name (for credit): Ed

Name of Opportunity:	Location:	Dates (include year): American Astronomical Society Conference / Austin, TX / January 8 -12, 2012
Short Description: Annual meeting for astronomers and educators to discuss the latest findings in the field of astronomy. Applicable to Middle and High School Earth Science and Physics teachers. Lots of education sessions and workshops for educators. Opportunities for teachers to present a poster about an inquiry based lab that they may have developed.
Cost: $400 registration fee	Stipend?	PLU's? Graduate Credit? Can gather PLU's if approved by your school's administration.
Contact information: American Astronomical Society2000 Florida Ave., NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20009-1231, USA Phone: 202-328-2010 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-328-2010 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-328-2010 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-328-2010 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-328-2010 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known): http://aas.org/meetings
Other information you want to include: Although the meeting place changes from year to year (usually Washing DC, Atlanta, Longbeach, Seatle), this coming year, it's hosted by the University of Texas in Austin.
Your first name (for credit): Ed

Name of Opportunity: Georgia Native Workshop and Rivers to Reef and Learning Ocean Science through Ocean Exploration	Location:Georgia Aquarium	Dates (include year):September and February; June; September and February
Short Description:GA Native Workshop deals with local aquatic habitats with interactive lessons with PRoject WET and Native Waters; Rivers to Reef is a week long workshop that takes teachers from the headwaters of the Ocmulgee River to Gray's Reef, 20 miles offshore.; Learning Ocean Science throughOcean Exploration introduces teachers to NOAA's Ocean Exploration curriculum
Cost: not mentioned	Stipend?	PLU's? Graduate Credit?1-4
Contact information: 404-581-4192 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-581-4192 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-581-4192 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-581-4192 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known):www.geogiaaquarium.org
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Your first name (for credit): Rachel Trim

Name of Opportunity: Adopt-A-Stream Bacterial Workshop, & Healthy Water Healthy People Educator Workshop	Location: Stone Mountain Park	Dates (include year): August 12-13, 2011
Short Description: 10 hour workshop for those that want to learn about water quality topics and issues, includes aquatic ecology, nonpoint source pollution and water quality monitoring, current local programs concerning pharmaceticals, and FOG. Participants will be QA/QC certified in Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Bacterial Monitoring for 1 year.
Cost:$40	Stipend?	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 1PLU
Contact information: Susan Meyers smmeyers@gmail.com 404-388-8228 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-388-8228 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-388-8228 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-388-8228 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known):www.stonemountainpark.org
Other information you want to include:Participants recive the Healthy Water, Healthy People (HWHP) Water Quality Educators Guide, HWHP Field Monitoring Guide, the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Bacterial Monitoring Manual and all current GA Adopt-A-Stream publications,additional resources and supplies from local water stewardship programs. Friday dinner and Saturday lunch is also included.
Your first name (for credit):Rachel Trim

Name of Opportunity : Galapagos Marine Ecology Course
Location: Island of San Cristobal and Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
Dates (include year): July 5-28 (back in USA on July 29th) 24 days and 23 nights

Short Description: (from web site)

This approximately 23-day course begins on the Island of San Cristobal with a a one-week service project in a local school; mornings are spent with the childen exploring tidepools, collecting plankton and helping to re-forest native vegetation. Afternoons are spent exploring different habitats on land and sea and learning about many of the unique animals and plants found only on the Galapagos. The last ten days we travel by boat to several different islands, and discover how the different environments of each island have led to the evolution of different organisms. Sites we visit include Kicker Rock & Lobo Island for snorkeling offshore with sea lions, an active volcano on Isabela Island, a giant tortoise sanctuary and the Charles Darwin Center on Santa Cruz Island, and nesting colonies of seabirds and land iguanas on N. Seymour. Class consists of lectures, readings and discussion on topics on ecology, evolution and conservation. Each student is responsible for an "expert topic" paper and class presentation on a different Galapagos animal, a field ecology investigation and poster presentation with a partner on a topic of student choice, attendance at lectures on Galapagos ecology and evolution, and participation in discussions and written reflections on readings on issues in ecology and conservation of the Galapagos in this very interesting World Heritage Site. We live in hotels in towns on the islands during our stay, and eat in a variety of local restaurants, so there is opportunity to meet some of the people of the Galapagos, to practice your spanish, and to learn about life in a different country and culture.

Cost:$600 -1500 plus other expenses
Stipend? No
PLU's? Graduate Credit? 4 Hours
Contact information:
Dr. Katrina Mangin
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0088
mangin@u.arizona.edu
520-626-5076 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 520-626-5076 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 520-626-5076 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 520-626-5076 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (office = Biological Sciences East Rm 107)
Dr. Dave Gori, The Nature Conservancy, 212 E Marcy St # 200, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Website (if known):http://eebweb.arizona.edu/courses/galapagos/
Other information you want to include: Looks very cool.
Your first name (for credit): Bob Davis

Name of Opportunity: Genomics in Education Workshops, Dolan DNA Learning Center	Location: multiple locations nation wide	Dates (include year): multiple dates depending on location
Short Description: This workshop is intended for college science faculty. However, workshops held in conjunction with large educator conventions (NABT, NSTA) explicitly target a mixed audience of high school teachers AND college faculty. Teachers who apply for Genomics workshops at other sites may be accepted if space is available. Selection of workshop participants is competitive and based upon an applicant's potential to integrate workshop content into her/his teaching, as determined from the information supplied.
Cost: 0 bucks	Stipend? no	PLU's? Graduate Credit? no
Contact information: (516) 367-5170 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (516) 367-5170 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (516) 367-5170 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (516) 367-5170 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known): http://www.dnalc.org/educatorapps/dnasubway.html?wshop=86
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Your first name (for credit): Ashley

Name of Opportunity: Forensic Science Summer Workshop for Educators	Location: Lawrence Technological University 21000 West Ten Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075-1058	Dates (include year): July 11 - 15, 2011, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Short Description: CSI Lawrence Tech, designed for educators, can provide the ideas to help you develop your course work, engage your students, and teach forensic science using an integrated science approach. You will work alongside police officers and experts trained in forensic science. This hands-on workshop will focus on: Accident reconstruction Blood spatter analysis Glass analysis Ballistics Fingerprints and impressions DNA fingerprinting Forensic entomology Crime scene processing Legal issues
Cost:$275	Stipend?No	Students who successfully complete CSI Lawrence Tech can earn State Board - Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs) or up to three graduate credit hours. If you decide to take this workshop for graduate credit, graduate tuition fees will apply (for more information, call 248.204.3516 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248.204.3516 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248.204.3516 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248.204.3516 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248.204.3516 end_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting).
For further information about CSI: Lawrence Tech or to register for the workshop, call 248.204.3516 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248.204.3516 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248.204.3516 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email msedir@ltu.edu		http://www.ltu.edu/community_k12/forensic_summer_science.asp
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Your first name (for credit):Charlene

Name of Opportunity: Georgia Teacher Workshops	Location:through out the state of GA	Dates (include year):ongoing
Short Description:this website includes various teacher continuing education workshops. Includes a workshop schedule for regions of Georgia.
Cost:varies, several are $0	Stipend?No	PLU's? Graduate Credit? depending on workshop
Contact information:		http://georgiateacherscontinuingeducation.com/ga-workshops.php
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Your first name (for credit):Charlene

Name of Opportunity:	Location:	Dates (include year):
Short Description: The Spaceward Bound Field Expeditions involve teachers in authentic scientific fieldwork so that they can bring that experience back to their classrooms and assist in the development of curriculum related to human exploration of remote and extreme environments. The NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium is organizing and sponsoring this expedition for teachers and scientists from Idaho. By day teachers work in the field alongside scientists. By night they participate in groups to analyze, design and plan how their daytime experiences can be leveraged in their classrooms under the overarching theme of developing a “pedagogy of exploration.” There are expeditions in Idaho, California's Mojave Desert and Utah! Check Website for upcoming adventures.
Cost:	Stipend? 500	PLU's? Graduate Credit? no
Contact information: Teachers Contact: Liza Coe Lizabeth.K.Coe@nasa.gov		Website (if known): http://quest.nasa.gov/projects/spacewardbound/index.html
Other information you want to include: I did this in California. It was an incredibly rich experience. I think that they may target specific universities to find their teachers, but I believe it is open to anyone.
Your first name (for credit): Ashley

Name of Opportunity: Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites	Location: Metro RESA Auditorium 1870 Teasley Drive, SE Smyrna, GA 30080	Dates (include year): 11/10/2011 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Short Description: This workshop will address the common concern that teachers often express that their students do not retain content taught after a 24-hour period. Based on brain research and learning style theories, twenty instructional strategies will be taught that support students in maximizing memory and minimizing forgetting. This workshop is interactive and fun and will use the varied instruction strategies to teach to the GA Common Core State Standards.
Cost: $169	Stipend? possibly from your school	PLU's? Graduate Credit? no
Contact information: Metro RESA (770) 432-2404		Website (if known): www.ciclt.net/mresa
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Your first name (for credit): Betty

Name of Opportunity: Putting Differentiation into Practice	Location: Metro RESA Auditorium 1870 Teasley Drive, SE Smyrna, GA 30080	Dates (include year): 10/18/2011 - 10/19/2011 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Short Description: This two day workshop is designed to provide educators with an understanding and practical application of instructional strategies that will meet the needs of the varied readiness levels of learners that challenge instruction in a classroom. The class is designed to put participants in a differentiated setting where they can experience the kinds of strategies that support learning on varied interest, readiness levels and learning styles.
Cost: $149	Stipend? possibly from your school	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 1 PLU credit
Contact information: Metro RESA (770) 432-2404		Website (if known): www.ciclt.net/mresa
Other information you want to include:
Your first name (for credit): Betty

Food Science and Nutrition Education	Graduate School; Food Science Program 600 Maryland Ave., SW, Suite 301 (IH) Washington, DC 2002	July 17-23, 2011 and July 2012
Taking advantage of the new understandings, science educators have an opportunity to provide topically relevant lessons in food science for their students. To prepare teachers to do this requires a sustained effort. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have joined as partners to initiate and implement a professional development program in Food Science consistent with the National Science Education Standards. Selected middle-level and high school science educators will have an opportunity to be involved in a multidimensional professional development program. Specific activities are scheduled starting with a summer workshop in July 17 - 23, 2011 and followed by a participant led workshop for colleagues during the following academic year.
Cost: all costs are paid		Credits for professional development
Contact information: E-mail fdansta@graduateschool.edu.		Website (if known): http://www.teachfoodscience.com/index.cfm
Other information you want to include: You have to apply for this - essay questions and recommendations are requested on the application. Participants have to do a follow-up workshop in their district; expenses paid. There is also a follow-up conference with NSTA that the participants come to - all expenses paid.
Your first name (for credit): Kelly

Nuclear Technology Workshop for Physics Teachers	Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, Idaho	July 2011; 2012
This workshop is designed to provide teachers with the opportunity to increase their knowledge level on nuclear energy, meet and learn from the nuclear researchers, tour facilities, and interact with peers from across the country. As the United States’ lead laboratory for nuclear reactor research and development, the Idaho National Laboratory provides the ideal location for hosting this select nuclear topic workshop.
Most meals and travel is covered	Stipend? none	PLU's Graduate Credit? May need to appeal to local school
Contact information: Workshop coordinator: Teri Ehresman, Teri.Ehresman@inl.gov,208-526-7785 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 208-526-7785 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 208-526-7785 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Travel coordinator: Tammie Smith, Tammie.Smith@inl.gov, 208 526-9768 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 208 526-9768 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 208 526-9768 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known): https://inlportal.inl.gov/portal/server.pt/community/nuclear_energy/277/2011_physics_teacher's_workshop/8299
Other information you want to include: The info on the website is about the July, 2011 weeklong workshop. Since there has been one every year for 5 years, there will probably be one for 2012 as well. Only 30 applicants were accepted for 2011. Application looks simple.
Your first name (for credit): Kelly

Lewis Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (NASA) Teacher Program	NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH	Dates (include year): 10 weeks in the summer (right now) - huge committment, but great for some one who is single.
Short Description: an educational program that provides internships for teachers interested in expanding their knowledge in the area of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Cost: free	Teachers receive a biweekly salary for their appointments. Salary is paid in a biweekly amount of $1000. There is also a one-time travel reeimbursement of up to $500.	PLU's? Graduate Credit?
Contact information: Ohio Aerospace Institute Attn: LERCIP Applications (Mary Roberts) 22800 Cedar Point Road Cleveland, OH 44142 Phone: (440) 962-3170 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (440) 962-3170 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (440) 962-3170 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Extension 5006 e-mail: internships@oai.org		Website (if known): http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/education/LERCIP_GRC.html
Other information you want to include: Depending on the subject matter, this could be a high quality experience with very rich content to bring back to the classroom
Your first name (for credit): Lorri

Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT)	Location: various Atlanta firms	Dates (include year): summer / annually
A mentored and paid summer work experience in science, mathematics or technology research or applications; Includes summer and school year professional development meetings, workshops and discussion groups
Cost: free	Teachers receive $728 per week for their participation in the program	10 PLU credits upon successful completion of program requirements
Contact information: Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing GIFT Program Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0282		Website (if known): http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift/faqs.html
Other information you want to include: The actual matching of mentor to intern-fellow is done based on experience and interest in the field of study; The essence of GIFT is the "match" between the teacher's educational background and instructional goals, and the attributes necessary for the summer work / research experience to be successful. Teachers are not "selected" so much as "matched," to give the best possible outcomes for all
Your first name (for credit):Lorri

Name of Opportunity:Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program	Location:Mt Ranier National Park, Washington state	Dates (include year): training occurs in summer: you go back to class & teach: wear Ranger Uniform in April
Short Description:Mt Ranier National Park offers many free education workshops each year. Workshops combine content, curriculim, and field work. Some opportunities include the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program, where you serve as Ranger and develop curriculum-based materials, teach other teachers, and pursue projects you're interested in..
		Graduate Credit? No
Contact information: Lee Snook at lee_snook@nps. gov or 360.569.2211 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360.569.2211 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360.569.2211 end_of_the_skype_highlighting x 6043		http://www.nps.gov/mora/forteachers/professionaldevelopment.htm
Other information you want to include: You get $300/week plus room and board. You also get "Washington State Clock Hours", which sounds like pay for hours work but this is not clear. 3 positions were available this year: all are filled BUT such positions exist in all of the national parks! Apply in January for the coming summer.
Your first name (for credit):Linda

Name of Opportunity: POLARTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating)	Location:Arctic	Dates (include year):every year for two-eight week sessions
Short Description:Teachers work in the Arctic or Antarctic with experts while sharing what they are learning with students. Teachers undergo rigorous orientation to familiarize them with the region and logistics needed. Learn about sustainability and ecology: also how to mesh what you learn with science state standards.
Cost:funded by NSF	Stipend?NSF funding through 2013	PLU's? Graduate Credit?
Contact information: info@polartrec.com ARCUS, 3535 College Road, Suite 101 Fairbanks, AK 99709 Phone: 907-474-1600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 907-474-1600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 907-474-1600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known): http://www.polartrec.com/about
Other information you want to include:Core of program is the field research. The K-12 teacher is an "integral part of the scientific team."
Your first name (for credit):Linda

Name of Opportunity: Crime Scenes in the Classroom: Forensic Training for the Science Teacher	Location:Arlington Heights, Illinois	Dates (include year):Late July through early August.
Short Description:. Six days of workshops that develop inquiry-based approaches to real-world problem solving. Geared to National Science Education Standards. Crime scene lab, fingerprint analysis, trace evidence, bloodstain patterns.
Cost:Must register as Continuing Ed student with college.	Stipend? None listed.	PLU's? 48 CPDUs Graduate Credit?
Contact information: Can register through Lake County College or through Imprimus Forensic Services (on site)		Website (if known): http://www.imprimus.net/crime_scene_forensic_training_for_high_school_teachers.html
Other information you want to include: Participants must buy a textbook and are encouraged to bring a camera.
Your first name (for credit):Linda

Name of Opportunity: High School Science Professional Development Workshops: GEARS	Location: June 13 - 17 in Albany, GA June 20 - 24 in Kennesaw, GA. FULL June 20 - 24 in Valdosta, GA June 27 - July 1 in Athens, GA2. FULL	Dates (include year): All in 2011
Short Description: Content chosen to apply to Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics GPS Search for Life in the Universe Sun Earth Connection: Space Weather Stars: Formation of the Elements Crash, Bang, Galaxies!
Cost:	Stipend? $500.00	PLU's? 3 Graduate Credit?
Contact information: email: gears @ columbusstate.edu Zo Webster at 706-568-2332 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 706-568-2332 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 706-568-2332 end_of_the_skype_highlighting		Website (if known): http://cheller.phy.georgiasouthern.edu/gears/GEARS%20Teacher%20Workshops.html
Other information you want to include: Email completed applications to gears@columbusstate.edu. APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2011. PLEASE EMAIL TO GET YOUR NAME ON OUR MAILING LIST FOR NEXT YEAR. Sponsored by Georgians Experience Astronomy Research in Schools (GEARS)
Your first name (for credit): Heather

Name of Opportunity: The 2011 MIST Summer Teacher Workshop (NSF)	Location: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Dates (include year): July 27-29 2011
Short Description: The purpose of the MIST Teacher Workshop is to introduce high school and community college teachers to the structure and teaching strategies used in the Merit Program
Cost:Travel reinbursment is available, lodging on campus, breakfast, lunch & snack	Stipend $200	PLU's? 15 contact hrs Graduate Credit?
Contact information:		Website (if known): https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1359162
Other information you want to include: As part of our continued support for teachers, please expect to attend at least one follow-up meeting (in the Fall). Our goal is to allow teachers to have time to work with the Merit-style in their own classrooms and then come back for additional support. We will be discussing any questions you may have; go over any concerns, stumbling-blocks, frustrations; and provide an opportunity for you to share your own personal experience with the Merit-Style in your classroom. Financial Support for these follow-up meetings will be available.
Your first name (for credit): Heather

Name of Opportunity: Georgia Tech STEP-UP Program	Location: Georgia Tech campus, Physics Building	Dates (include year): June 6 - July 26, 2011
Short Description: This is an excellent 8-week program for high school physics teachers. Teachers work in the physics labs at GT performing new research, use university-grade equipment to complete an in-depth examination of a modern physics topic, participate in share-a-thons and staff development seminars, and collaborate with an assigned mentor on the Physics Department faculty. There are also some opportunities in the ECE department, usually.
Cost: FREE	Stipend: They pay YOU $6000.	PLU's None listed. Consult your school system
Contact information: Dr. Lela Conrad, ECE, 404-385-0439 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-385-0439 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, leyla.conrad@ece.gatech.edu		Website (if known): http://www.ece.gatech.edu/academics/outreach/step-up/index.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_-UiJU90fM
Other information you want to include: Do this! It's like being in grad school again, but only the good parts! Applications are due in March. I realize the session for the current year has started, but you will want to give Dr. Conrad your name now.
Your first name (for credit): Mike

Name of Opportunity: School Master Gardener Program	Location: Fernbank Science Center 156 Heaton Park Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 678-874-7102 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 678-874-7102 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Ask for Trecia Neal)	Dates (include year): May 31st – June 10th, 2011 (9:00 am – 3:30 pm )
Short Description: This class teaches you everything you will ever want to know about SUCCESSFUL gardening, particularly at a school. Most participants sign up as a team (3-5 members) from one school. Participants can include teachers, administrators, faculty, parents, PTA members, custodians, etc. It is taught byreally experienced biology and horticulture teachers at Fernbank.
Cost: $150 for the whole team	Stipend? No, but you DO get some free plants.	PLU's? 5
Contact information: Trecia Neal, t.neal@fernbank.edu		Website (if known): http://fsc.fernbank.edu/mastergardener.htm
Other information you want to include:
Your first name (for credit): Mike

Name of Opportunity: Rivers to Reef	Location: Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St Atlanta GA, 30313	Dates (include year): Every June
Short Description: (From the Website) This week-long teacher workshop, led by the Georgia Aquarium and NOAA’S Gray's Reef NMS staff, will immerse teachers in a way like no other workshop. Teachers will wade into the watery world as they learn about watersheds, water quality, current aquatic issues and river, marsh and reef ecosystems. This workshop takes teachers from the headwaters of the Ocmulgee River to Gray's Reef, 20 miles offshore.
Cost:FREE Funding for this workshop is being provided by Improving Teacher Quality Higher Education Funds through the University of Georgia, Georgia Aquarium and NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary	Stipend? NO	PLU's? Graduate Credit? 404-581-4192
Contact information: 404-581-4192 for more information or email education@georgiaaquarium.org		Website (if known): 404-581-4192
Other information you want to include: 2. This is not the only workshop they offer, it is the one I like the most though! 1. Check on the website no later than 3 moths prior to when you plan to attend as these workshops are lots of fun and fill up pretty quickly! Also, you might want to sign up for PD updates (they do not sell/rent your contact info!)
Your first name (for credit): Elisa

Name of Opportunity: NOAA Teacher at Sea Program	Location: varies based on vessel assignment	Dates (include year): June every year
Short Description: (From the Website) Teacher at Sea (TAS) program is to give teachers a clearer insight into our ocean planet, a greater understanding of maritime work and studies, and to increase their level of environmental literacy by fostering an interdisciplinary research experience. The program provides a unique environment for learning and teaching by sending kindergarten through college-level teachers to sea aboard NOAA research and survey ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew. Then, armed with new understanding and experience, teachers bring this knowledge back to their classrooms. Indeed, the greatest payoff of NOAA's Teacher at Sea program is the enthusiasm for learning more about our ocean planet generated between teachers and students.
Cost: FREE and TRAVEL COSTS REIMBURSED All necessary travel costs associated with teacher participation in the program are covered by the program, including transportation to and from the ship, lodging, and per diem allowance.	Stipend? per diem allowance	PLU's? Graduate Credit? NO
Contact information: Call for application for 2012 begins 10/1/2011 Apply on the website and enquire about your application by emailing: teacheratsea@noaa.gov		Website (if known): http://scienceteachergrowth.wikispaces.com
Other information you want to include: Flexibility and ability to take orders from others (Commanding Officer) are a MUST
Your first name (for credit): Elisa

Name of Opportunity: Educator Workshops administered by the Cold Springs Harbour Lab-Dolan DNA Learning Centre	Location:	Dates (include year):
Short Description: (From the Website) Teacher training through plant biology workshops and professional development for NYC teachers in genetics and biotechnology and of site around the country. With funding from the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute we offer these free workshops to high school and college educators, especially those in the areas of genetics, biology, genomics, and bioinformatics.
Cost: NSF-ATE) program is funding all instruction, workshop materials, meals/refreshments. Further support for travel or other related expenses is not available.	Stipend? $300	PLU's? Graduate Credit? Not listed
Contact information: phone: (516) 367-5170 email: dnalc@cshl.edu		Website (if known): http://www.dnalc.org/programs/teacher_training.html
Other information you want to include: Check back on the website for new dates workshops
Your first name (for credit): Elisa